1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1976 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 315 kg more than 1976 Dodge Aspen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Caprice | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
