1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, 2001 Spyker C8 is newer by 11 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, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 800 kg more than 2001 Spyker C8.
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, 2001 Spyker C8 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2001 Spyker C8 has manual transmission. 2001 Spyker C8 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 | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Spyker |
| Model | Caprice | C8 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
