1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 1995 Chevrolet Caprice and 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 202 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Caprice | SLK |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2052 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |