1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (252 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 665 kg more than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2950 mm |
