1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2004 Toyota Tundra is newer by 19 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. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 45 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Tundra.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Chevrolet Caprice 2004 Toyota Tundra
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Caprice Tundra
Year Released 1985 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5001 cc 3376 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 190 HP
Torque 346 Nm 298 Nm
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 82 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 1780 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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