1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1972 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 280 kg more than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. 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, 1972 Chrysler Sedan (490 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1972 Chrysler Sedan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Caprice | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2930 mm |
