1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 23 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 52 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 360 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Caprice | 118 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
