1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Caprice | LR2 |
Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |