1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 32 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 535 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Caprice | Durango |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1801 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3043 mm |