1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 530 kg more than 1968 Maserati Mexico.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Maserati Mexico. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Maserati Mexico. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1968 Maserati Mexico has manual transmission. 1968 Maserati Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 1968 Maserati Mexico | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Caprice | Mexico |
Year Released | 1991 | 1968 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |