1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 520 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Caprice Land Cruiser
Year Released 1990 1998
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5000 cc 4164 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 168 HP 218 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 441 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 1400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94.9 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 100 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 2470 kg
Vehicle Length 5440 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 60 L