1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora

To start off, both 1994 Chevrolet Caprice and 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora 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 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 113 kg more than 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora.

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 Oldsmobile Aurora, 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 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Chevrolet Caprice 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora
Make Chevrolet Oldsmobile
Model Caprice Aurora
Year Released 1994 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4312 cc 3995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 197 HP 251 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 1737 kg
Vehicle Length 5440 mm 5220 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2900 mm


 

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