1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 643 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | Dinan | Caprice |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5598 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 976 Nm | 333 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |