1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 5,673 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (164 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 10 kg more than 1994 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.
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1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Caprice | Phantom |
Year Released | 1994 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 5673 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 164 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3690 mm |