1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2010 GMC Savana

To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 20 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 452 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, 2010 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 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 2010 GMC Savana
Make Chevrolet GMC
Model Caprice Savana
Year Released 1990 2010
Body Type Station Wagon Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5000 cc 5300 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 168 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 452 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 2402 kg
Vehicle Length 5440 mm 5692 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 2017 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 2073 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3429 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 117 L


 

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