1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 23 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 224 kg more than 2001 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Chevrolet Caprice 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Caprice Condor
Year Released 1978 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4093 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 108 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1446 kg
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2670 mm