2009 BMW 325 vs. 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.
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.
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2009 BMW 325 | 1966 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 325 | Caprice |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |