1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2011 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Charger is newer by 27 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Charger weights approximately 213 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Dodge Charger (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Caprice | Charger |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3053 mm |
