1995 BMW CLS vs. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (353 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW CLS has manual transmission. 1995 BMW CLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | CLS | Caprice |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5732 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 353 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3100 mm |