1998 BMW 740 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1985 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 740 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2950 mm |
