1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1993 Eagle Summit
To start off, 1993 Eagle Summit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Caprice 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 57 more horse power than 1993 Eagle Summit. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1993 Eagle Summit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 725 kg more than 1993 Eagle Summit. 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, 1993 Eagle Summit, 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Eagle Summit. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1993 Eagle Summit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Eagle |
| Model | Caprice | Summit |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
