1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona 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 57 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 798 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1968 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1968 Toyota Corona 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 1968 Toyota Corona
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Caprice Corona
Year Released 1993 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4312 cc 1858 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 137 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.7:1
Top Speed 177 km/hour 200 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1854 kg 1056 kg
Vehicle Length 5490 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2650 mm


 

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