1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 36 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 223 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Because 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (364 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Caprice | Sportage |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2639 mm |