1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 20 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 799 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Caprice | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 5842 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3570 mm |
