1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (133 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 125 kg more than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Caprice | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |