1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500
To start off, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is newer by 4 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.
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, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 (447 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (393 Nm). This means 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 has manual transmission. 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 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 | 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
| Model | Caprice | Le Mans 500 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 271 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
