2004 BMW 118 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2004 BMW 118 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,311 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 695 kg more than 2004 BMW 118. 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 118 | 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 118 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
