1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 524 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Caprice | E |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
