1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Pontiac Sunbird
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Sunbird would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 605 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Sunbird.
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. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1978 Pontiac Sunbird has manual transmission. 1978 Pontiac Sunbird 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 | 1978 Pontiac Sunbird | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Caprice | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
