2006 BMW 530 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice

To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.

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