1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Caprice and 1996 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 720 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda RX-7. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1996 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1996 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Caprice | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |