1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Caprice 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 7 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 212 kg more than 2008 Chrysler 300. 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 (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Caprice | 300 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3060 mm |
