1977 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. (109 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 85 kg more than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Caprice | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
