1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 23 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 506 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 2007 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Caprice | Express |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
