1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 16 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 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 399 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Caprice | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 4627 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |
