1993 BMW 856 vs. 2005 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 856. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 856 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Holden Caprice. (295 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Caprice.

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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Caprice. (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Caprice. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 856 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 856 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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