1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 29 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 30 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
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 (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Caprice | Colorado |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |