1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 18 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, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Caprice | 330 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
