1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 785 kg more than 1976 Toyota Carina.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Caprice | Carina |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |