1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 475 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Corvette (366 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1979 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Caprice |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 4312 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 333 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |