2009 BMW 118 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 24 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 515 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. 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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 118 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
