2007 BMW 118 vs. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 490 kg more than 2007 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, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 1981 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 118 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 333 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 | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
