1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1991 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Scorpio 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 89 more horse power than 1991 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 775 kg more than 1991 Ford Scorpio. 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 (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Scorpio. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1991 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1991 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1991 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |
