2009 BMW 550 vs. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 358 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 550 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5733 cc |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3100 mm |
