1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Acura TSX
To start off, 2012 Acura TSX is newer by 19 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, 2012 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 456 kg more than 2012 Acura TSX.
Because 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura TSX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Acura |
| Model | Caprice | TSX |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2708 mm |
