2008 BMW 550 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (149 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 BMW 550.
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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 550 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5002 cc |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
