1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 826 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2011 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3250 mm |
