1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 24 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 24 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 222 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Caprice | Outback |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
