1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 27 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 475 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Caprice | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
