1971 Chevrolet Impala 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 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 135 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1971 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1971 Chevrolet Impala 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 Chevrolet Impala | 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Impala | Caprice |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4312 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2950 mm |