1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Toyota Supra is newer by 18 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 39 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Supra. (104 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 450 kg more than 1992 Toyota Supra. 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) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Supra. (334 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Supra. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Caprice | Supra |
Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 334 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2560 mm |