2002 BMW 318 vs. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 255 kg more than 2002 BMW 318.
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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 318 | Caprice |
Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |