1992 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1974 Toyota Century
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 185 kg more than 1974 Toyota Century. 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, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Century. (271 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Century |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
