1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 640 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 Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (347 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Caprice | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |
