2005 Holden Caprice vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Caprice would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Holden Caprice. (262 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden 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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Caprice. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Caprice | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Caprice | 535 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 311 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1899 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3009 mm | 2968 mm |
