1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 1995 Chevrolet Caprice and 1995 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,311 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 130 kg more than 1995 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4311 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
