1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2003 Toyota Will
To start off, 2003 Toyota Will is newer by 24 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, 2003 Toyota Will (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 184 kg more than 2003 Toyota Will.
Because 2003 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 2003 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Will |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
