1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 38 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 555 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3099 mm |
