1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 3 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 510 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Celica |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
