2006 BMW 118 vs. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 118 | Caprice |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |