1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 23 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, 2011 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 193 kg more than 2011 Infiniti EX.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti EX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
Model | Caprice | EX |
Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1572 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2799 mm |