1999 Chevrolet Express vs. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Express is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 312 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Express | 1975 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 2022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3100 mm |
