1965 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1978 Toyota Starlet is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 974 kg more than 1978 Toyota Starlet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6476 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
