1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 25 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
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 (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
