1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 GMC Savana
To start off, 2009 GMC Savana is newer by 19 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, 2009 GMC Savana (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 627 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.
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, 2009 GMC Savana (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Caprice | Savana |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
