1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo

To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Aristo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Aristo would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Aristo (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Aristo should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 304 kg more than 1993 Toyota Aristo.

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 (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Aristo.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Chevrolet Caprice 1993 Toyota Aristo
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Caprice Aristo
Year Released 1996 1993
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4312 cc 2997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 333 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2030 kg 1726 kg
Vehicle Length 5530 mm 4960 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2790 mm


 

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