1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Mazda 929
To start off, 1982 Mazda 929 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1982 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1982 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 540 kg more than 1982 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1982 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | 929 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
