1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1988 Toyota Model F is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 420 kg more than 1988 Toyota Model F. 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, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Caprice | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Model F |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |
