1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 29 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 614 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Caprice | Durango |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1819 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3043 mm |
