1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (199 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 267 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Caprice | ATS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
