1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 10 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, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Model F. (87 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 690 kg more than 1984 Toyota Model F. 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, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Model F. (162 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Caprice | Model F |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2240 mm |