1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 13 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (363 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 395 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Caprice | C |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
