1986 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2011 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 BMW 525 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 182 kg more than 2011 BMW 525.
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, 2011 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Caprice | 525 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1902 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2968 mm |
