1992 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica 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 50 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 770 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Celica |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
