1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 14 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 19 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 339 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger. 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 2010 Dodge Charger. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Caprice | Charger |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3048 mm |
