1994 BMW 520 vs. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice

To start off, both 1994 BMW 520 and 1994 Chevrolet Caprice were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1994 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 356 kg more than 1994 BMW 520. 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, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 520.

Compare all specifications:

1994 BMW 520 1994 Chevrolet Caprice
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 520 Caprice
Year Released 1994 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1990 cc 4312 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 332 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1494 kg 1850 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 5440 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1450 mm


 

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