1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1989 Subaru XT
To start off, both 1989 Chevrolet Caprice and 1989 Subaru XT were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 61 more horse power than 1989 Subaru XT. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru XT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 616 kg more than 1989 Subaru XT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Subaru XT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Subaru XT 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru XT. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1989 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Caprice | XT |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
