1987 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2008 Mazda Rustler

To start off, 2008 Mazda Rustler is newer by 21 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 886 kg more than 2008 Mazda Rustler.

Because 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Rustler, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Rustler. (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Rustler. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Rustler has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Rustler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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