1987 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 822 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Caprice | 2007 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Caprice | Express |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
