2004 Acura MDX vs. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2004 Acura MDX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura MDX weights approximately 280 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Acura MDX (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura MDX | 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | MDX | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
