1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion

To start off, 2008 Toyota Stallion is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 262 kg more than 2008 Toyota Stallion.

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, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Stallion. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Stallion. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Stallion has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Stallion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Chevrolet Caprice 2008 Toyota Stallion
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Caprice Stallion
Year Released 1983 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3753 cc 1812 cc
Horse Power 114 HP 0 HP
Torque 237 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1318 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2660 mm


 

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