1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1977 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Sedan. (201 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 320 kg more than 1977 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler Sedan. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1977 Chrysler Sedan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Caprice | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2930 mm |
