1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 262 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Chevrolet Caprice 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Caprice Corvette
Year Released 1994 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4312 cc 5740 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 197 HP 380 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 502 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 1588 kg
Vehicle Length 5440 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2580 mm


 

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