1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2002 Suzuki Covie

To start off, 2002 Suzuki Covie is newer by 24 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Covie. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Covie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 950 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Covie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 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 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Covie, 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Covie. (111 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Covie.

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