1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 23 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, 2013 Audi A3 (197 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 380 kg more than 2013 Audi A3.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
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1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 Audi A3 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
Model | Caprice | A3 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4292 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2578 mm |