1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum is newer by 27 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Quantum. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Quantum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 14 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3120 mm |
