2007 BMW 335 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
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 335 (581 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 335 | Caprice |
Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 581 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |