2009 BMW 330 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 330 | Caprice |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4312 cc |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 332 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |