1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Firebird 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 89 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 384 kg more than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Firebird.
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1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Caprice | Firebird |
Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |