1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2013 BMW 6 series

To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 80 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.

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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Chevrolet Caprice 2013 BMW 6 series
Make Chevrolet BMW
Model Caprice 6 series
Year Released 1985 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5001 cc 2979 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 447 Nm
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 89 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 10.2 :1
Top Speed 185 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 8-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 1815 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4897 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1895 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1369 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2856 mm


 

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