1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 500 kg more than 1984 Toyota Crown. 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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Crown |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
