1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 32 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, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 250 kg more than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi.
Because 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 Suzuki Kizashi | |
Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
Model | Caprice | Kizashi |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |