1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. 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 54 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 649 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Caprice | 118 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2034 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
