1991 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 450 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Camaro | 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Camaro | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 4312 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2950 mm |
