1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 172 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 190 kg more than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2320 mm |
