1987 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1972 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 935 kg more than 1972 Triumph 1500. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Caprice | 1972 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
| Model | Caprice | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
