1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 160 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Caprice | Colorado |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |