1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 1990 Toyota Sera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Sera. (108 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Sera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 994 kg more than 1990 Toyota Sera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Toyota Sera, 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Sera has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Sera 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 | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Caprice | Sera |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2330 mm |