2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin V12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | V12 | Caprice |
Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 333 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |