1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Buick Century
To start off, both 1984 Chevrolet Caprice and 1984 Buick Century were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Buick Century. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Century.
Because 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Century. (197 Nm). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Buick Century | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Caprice | Century |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2664 mm |
