1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Caprice 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 99 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (158 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 506 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta. 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Caprice | Cresta |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |