1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 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 714 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Corolla 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1982 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
