1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Caprice | S |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3170 mm |
