1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 185 kg more than 1984 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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Caprice | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5421 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3190 mm |
