1998 BMW 845 vs. 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 1998 BMW 845 and 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle. (190 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 845 | 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 845 | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1640 kg |
