1999 BMW 740 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 14 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1985 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, 1999 BMW 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 740 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |
