1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1998 Mazda MPV
To start off, 1998 Mazda MPV is newer by 24 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, 1998 Mazda MPV (146 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda MPV should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 300 kg more than 1998 Mazda MPV.
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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 1998 Mazda MPV | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | MPV |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2850 mm |
