2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 430 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
