1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 660 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Caprice | 120 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
