1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 885 kg more than 1982 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1982 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Meteor |
Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |