1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington

To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.

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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Chevrolet Caprice 1990 Jaguar Kensington
Make Chevrolet Jaguar
Model Caprice Kensington
Year Released 1993 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4312 cc 5344 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 197 HP 295 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 433 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3250 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Length 5530 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2870 mm


 

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