1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 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. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 235 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. (260 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Caprice | 280 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
