1971 Buick GS vs. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 218 kg more than 1971 Buick GS. 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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1971 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1971 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | GS | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4312 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2950 mm |
