1992 BMW 530 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1992 BMW 530 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 334 kg more than 1992 BMW 530.
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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 530. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 530 | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 530 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |