1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2002 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2002 Toyota Mark II is newer by 21 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, 2002 Toyota Mark II (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 165 kg more than 2002 Toyota Mark II.
Because 2002 Toyota Mark II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Mark II will offer significantly more control. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Caprice | 2002 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
