1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1997 BMW 730
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 35 kg more than 1997 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 730. (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1997 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Caprice | 730 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
