1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 18 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. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (136 HP @ 2800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Caprice | C |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
