1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 33 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 994 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3100 mm |
