1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (48 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1449 kg more than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (72 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1965 Toyota Sport 800 has manual transmission. 1965 Toyota Sport 800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Caprice | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |