2005 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker.
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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2005 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 2005 Chevrolet Tracker will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Chevrolet Tracker | 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Tracker | Caprice |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2950 mm |