2005 BMW 530 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 20 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. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 85 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, 2005 BMW 530 (410 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 530 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
