1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2012 BMW 535 (600 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Caprice | 535 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 311 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 600 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2968 mm |