1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 370 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lexcen.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Caprice | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |