1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is newer by 8 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 95 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet has manual transmission. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet 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.
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1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Caprice | F300 Life Jet |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3020 mm |