1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Caprice and 1982 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1982 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1982 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 572 kg more than 1982 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1982 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | 929 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
