2008 BMW 540 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 540 | Caprice |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4093 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |