1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2000 Honda Capa
To start off, 2000 Honda Capa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 564 kg more than 2000 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Capa, 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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 2000 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Caprice | Capa |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
