1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 526 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 523 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Caprice | Sidewinder |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 8000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 641 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
