2009 BMW 320 vs. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 270 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1994 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 320 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4312 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
