1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. Both 1996 Chevrolet Corvette and 1989 Chevrolet Caprice are equipped with a 5,733 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 257 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Caprice |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 95 L |