2000 Acura RL vs. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2000 Acura RL is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (129 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 25 kg more than 2000 Acura RL.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | RL | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |
