1997 BMW 850 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (257 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (447 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 850 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
