2008 BMW 120 vs. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 687 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1975 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 120 | Caprice |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 201 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2022 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3100 mm |