2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 100 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4312 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |
