1992 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1992 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1992 Chevrolet Caprice and 1992 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 650 kg more than 1992 Mazda RX-7.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda RX-7. (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda RX-7. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1992 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1992 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Caprice | 1992 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
