1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice 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 812 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra.

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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Chevrolet Caprice 2002 Toyota Tundra
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Caprice Tundra
Year Released 1985 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5001 cc 4698 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 245 HP
Torque 346 Nm 427 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 923 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3270 mm


 

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