1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 16 kg more than 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Caprice | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |