1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 24 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, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 137 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Because 1988 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 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour, 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, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Caprice | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| 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 | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1763 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2797 mm |
