1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa 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 129 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
