1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Model F 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 178 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 550 kg more than 1989 Toyota Model F. 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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Model F |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |
