1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 20 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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 450 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
