1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 276 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 2007 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Caprice | 320 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
