1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 10 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 109 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 96 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
