1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1990 Ginetta G33
To start off, 1990 Ginetta G33 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ginetta G33 (198 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ginetta G33 should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 906 kg more than 1990 Ginetta G33.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ginetta G33. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ginetta G33. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1990 Ginetta G33 has manual transmission. 1990 Ginetta G33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1990 Ginetta G33 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ginetta |
| Model | Caprice | G33 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 41 L |
