1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1997 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1997 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 634 kg more than 1997 Toyota Crown.

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. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Crown 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 1997 Toyota Crown
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Caprice Crown
Year Released 1993 1997
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4312 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1854 kg 1220 kg
Vehicle Length 5490 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1770 mm


 

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