1988 Chevrolet Express vs. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice

To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Express would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 192 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Express.

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.

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1988 Chevrolet Express 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Express Caprice
Year Released 1988 1989
Body Type Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 195 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1588 kg 1780 kg
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2950 mm