1992 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1993 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 530 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera.
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, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1993 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1993 De Tomaso Pantera 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.
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1992 Chevrolet Caprice | 1993 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | Caprice | Pantera |
Year Released | 1992 | 1993 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 5761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |