1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 215 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Condor |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1505 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
