2008 BMW 523 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 350 kg more than 2008 BMW 523. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 523 | 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 523 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4312 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
