1985 BMW 628 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1985 BMW 628 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 250 kg more than 1985 BMW 628.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 628. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 628 | 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 628 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |