1995 BMW S3 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice

To start off, both 1995 BMW S3 and 1995 Chevrolet Caprice were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,311 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 305 kg more than 1995 BMW S3.

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 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW S3 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW S3 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model S3 Caprice
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 4311 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 338 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 332 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1725 kg 2030 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2950 mm