1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Daimler 4.2
To start off, both 1984 Chevrolet Caprice and 1984 Daimler 4.2 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 Daimler 4.2 (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Daimler 4.2 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 Daimler 4.2.
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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daimler 4.2. (314 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daimler 4.2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Daimler 4.2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daimler |
| Model | Caprice | 4.2 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
