2005 Holden Caprice vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice 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, 2005 Holden Caprice (502 Nm) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Starlet has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Starlet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Caprice | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Caprice | Starlet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 55 HP |
Torque | 502 Nm | 84 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |