1992 BMW 740 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, both 1992 BMW 740 and 1992 Chevrolet Caprice were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 160 kg more than 1992 BMW 740.
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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1992 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 740 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |