2008 BMW 550 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 75 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) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 550 | Caprice |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5001 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |