1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 30 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 850 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Caprice | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5906 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3665 mm |
