1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1994 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1994 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 5 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 420 kg more than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1994 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
