1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 55 kg more than 1995 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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Caprice | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 5421 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3190 mm |
