1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 15 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, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 75 kg more than 2011 Land Rover LR2.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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 (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Caprice | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2659 mm |
