1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 900 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Caprice | Carina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |