1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 165 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Corvette (949 Nm) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Caprice |
Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 333 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |