1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1994 Buick Century
To start off, both 1994 Chevrolet Caprice and 1994 Buick Century were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1994 Buick Century. (119 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Century.
Because 1994 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 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Buick Century, 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, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Century. (180 Nm). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 1994 Buick Century | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Caprice | Century |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 119 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2662 mm |
