2008 BMW 120 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 13 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 4,311 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 680 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 120 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
