1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1991 Plymouth Colt
To start off, both 1991 Chevrolet Caprice and 1991 Plymouth Colt were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 77 more horse power than 1991 Plymouth Colt. (91 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1991 Plymouth Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 950 kg more than 1991 Plymouth Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Plymouth Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (347 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Plymouth Colt. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Plymouth Colt.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 1991 Plymouth Colt | |
Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
Model | Caprice | Colt |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |