1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW M1 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 600 kg more than 1979 BMW M1.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW M1. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW M1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 BMW M1 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Caprice | M1 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |