1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 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 63 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 805 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina. 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, 1997 Toyota Carina, 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Carina 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 | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Carina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
