2007 BMW 330 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 255 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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, 2007 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4312 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
