1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1973 Holden UTE
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1973 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Caprice | UTE |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 5047 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
