1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus. (150 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 990 kg more than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus. (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus has manual transmission. 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Talbot |
| Model | Caprice | Sunbeam-Lotus |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
