1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1999 Daewoo Prince
To start off, 1999 Daewoo Prince is newer by 18 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 40 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 460 kg more than 1999 Daewoo Prince. 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. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1999 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1999 Daewoo Prince will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Chevrolet Caprice | 1999 Daewoo Prince | |
Make | Chevrolet | Daewoo |
Model | Caprice | Prince |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4810 mm |