1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 55 kg more than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Quantum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3120 mm |
