1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 13 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 210 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (275 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Caprice | C |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
