Impala SS VS Caprice What's the Difference? Part 1
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My 1994 Caprice & A Friends 1995 Impala SS the similarities and the differences between the two Chevrolet models. Enjoy!
My 1994 Caprice & A Friends 1995 Impala SS the similarities and the differences between the two Chevrolet models. Enjoy!
Love caprice and lmpala ❤❤
Learned alot. Thx I just bought a 94 Caprice Wagon with the LT1. And I love it.
If you have a 1996 Caprice or Roadmaster with the LT-1 with the F-41 Sport Suspension package, it's basically an undercover Impala SS. The difference between the L99 and the LT-1 is the Pistons in the L99 are smaller. The F-41 Sport Suspension had been a Caprice option since 1977. For the 1992 and 1993 model years there was the Caprice Classic LTZ, with the 5.7 V8, sport Suspension package, 15 inch black wall tires and a flat hood emblem. Caprices sales took off for the 1993 model year with the opening of the rear wheel wells. Police departments complained about the Caprice brakes in 1991 and the problem was that cops were not used to ABS.
Who ever impala that is That example is perfect the interior is mint af
Both are just beautiful cars
Yessir!
The last great sedans by GM! I have had my 91 Caprice Classic for 10 years and I love it!
U forgot about the 2006 ss impala
Caprice looks almost identical to mine that got totaled lol. Nice cars love them both!
Man. Now I want an Impala or a Caprice. One of my buddies had a Caprice, and man the room space plus the burn outs, was awesome.
I honestly think that you could fit an S-10 pick-up in the trunk of one of these cars!!! To say that the trunk area was “large” in size would be a bit of an understatement, as they are ginormous, to say the least!!!
Very informative for ones who like to argue those minor details. I have a 92 caprice skirt n love it more than my new cars i actually started a caprice/impala club here in Pittsburgh and eventually joined with INC NATION. Only 15 of us so far. Not many of em around here. It takes a different kind of person to really respect these cars not alot of people are interested in these my way
Just an FYI, The headlights aren't the same, there is a black strip on the top of the Impala SS's very slight difference, also the tail lights are different they have black surround rings and black stripes Some other things to note, the chassis shares the HD components of the 9C1 Caprices and the Impala SS's has a thin/short lower body mounts, and suspension such as springs, sway bars, and shocks. The Impala SS had so many little changes they could easily been missed, like the rear axle being wider. I miss my 96 DCM Impala SS.
I had 94 ss impala and yes the tape on top of the ss is diff from caprice and yest thos sexy ass tail lights are way netter looking than the caprice cuz its longer with blocks with that sexy logo, and i had a all black on with 70k miles in 2019
Stfu
IRONIC DON I miss my 96 DCM with 81k it hit right in the feeling when I sold it. Still have sellers remorse till this day
Thank you sir! Third helped me a lot!
Look at that beautiful Trans Am next to the Caprice!
I have an all stock 96 chevy caprice with the LT1 5.7 V8 with the 10 bolt 8 1/2 inch posi and damn it does some decent burnouts!
Nice job I have the 94Limited Buick Roadmaster.in a few months I will be doing a LS swap
Very informative. Thank you very much. Wow, those prices are high nowaydays... i remember seeing caprice's and impalas around/below 5k a few years ago
YOU CAN STILL FIND "ROUGH" CARS FOR WELL BELOW 5K (MORE CAPRICES THEN IMPALA'S). GOOD EXAMPLE'S ARE GOING FOR MUCH MORE. FINDING AN IMPALA THAT HAS BEEN BABIED IS NOT A HARD TASK, HOWEVER FINDING A CAPRICE, ROADMASTER, FLEETWOOD AND OR A WAGON THAT HAD BEEN LOVED AND CARED FOR, IS A LOT MORE TOUGH. THANKS FOR WATCHING.
I know.. i got open eyes since 2013 (or longer) and im finally an Impala SS 96 owner since yesterday. Love that car
CONGRATS!
Believe it or not i bought mine for $200. Sure i put alot of work in it and still have more to do but it still runs n drives with only 155,??? miles! Today im bypassing the vats system since i had to replace my lock cylinder and it went into anti theft mode.
i wanted to purchase a 1:18 scale version of the caprice for my collection, but judging by your video alone, the impala ss looks a hell of a lot better - and isn't too much different from the caprice anyway, so i might hunt down an ss somewhere. good vid.
a funny thing. I like the earlier Caprice interior, but the later Impala exterior. 😁
I really like the caprice look
Thanks
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You missed a few other differences, like suspension, ride height, gear ratio, pcm programming and there still a few other things... good video btw... I love these cars. I'm on number 7...
I MADE A PART 2 TO ADDRESS SOME OF THE STUFF I MISSED IN THE FIRST VIDEO. THANKS FOR WATCHING.
@Beardio I've got told I looked 2 young 2 be driving such a nice car then they didn't find anything in my car & still gave me a ticket for having my license plate on my dashboard instead of on the bumper
@@tristaintrevino5972 if you don't want to make holes on your bumper, you can put your license plate on back of sun visor on passenger side, just make sure you lower it when driving, so it can be seen ,state trooper told me that, when he gave verbal warning
I'm on my 15th one
Good job on the video..! I have a 95 Impala X Highway Patrol car.. my blinkers are very slow was hoping someone knew how to fix?
I had a 1994 9C1 and the mirrors were in the same as a 1996 9C1 I had ...Did the local department change them? It had been a marked car and then the local Sheriff to it to Maco and painted for the detectives to drive unmarked.
Yes you left out a couple Impala had a different( heavier )frame 2 inch lower suspension posi track 3.08 rear end had no top speed shut off
. Is it a way around the top speed shut off
Your right about everything except a heavier frame, they wouldn't have changed their line to make heavier frames for a sport package caprice
The only difference is the lower suspension. The impala is based off the 9C1 caprice. 9C1 had posi and 3.08 as well
@@Miguelspl150 FACTS
The impala did have a heavier frame because it was basically a 9c1 police package caprice
is that impala just a random one you found in the parking lot?
I appreciate the video and the thought. But the comparisons would have been better on stock vehicles for those that aren't familiar with them. 🍻
Can you please make a video about 92 caprice and 96 impala please
There is a small difference in the head lights. Black stripes on top
Scott Contant yup.thats wat I was just going to say.mine still has the OG LIGHTS.lot people don't realize that.
My family has been through 3 impalas and over 10 caprices. I picked up on a few of the differences over the year:) Now there is only my 96 Impala
The stock SS Impala & stock Caprice has different rear ends.
I has caprice 94 ltz and 96 impala cherry and both i slod befor good time & now i have impala 96 ss green jast like that 95 on the vid it is amazing cars i traying my best to keept it on good condation jast like factory . Nice reveiew bro
ABDULLAH ALAMRI are you trying to spell every word incorrectly
Do yourself a favor and learn how to spell! And dont use Ebonics!
Belive ON me That avatar you have 👍🏾
Thank you very much for video!
That was perfect, from France
Are those headlight covers?
Nice cars ! Save them :) Greetings from Germany :) I have a black-chrome 1995 Caprice Station Wagon, tinted windows, LT1, and i love it :)
Thanks Dam.
I got a lot of questions on my caprice
Just as an aside, before 1994 the Caprice had a base 5.0 liter with 170 hp which had been used for a long time. There was a 5.7 liter option but it was not the LT1, it was a 180 hp version but it had a heck of a lot of torque like you would expect.
GOOD POINT YEAH (5.0) 305 WERE LO3'S & (5.7) 350 WERE LO5'S. I HAVE AN LO5 IN MY 93 FLEETWOOD. THEY USED LO3'S AND 5'S IN ALOT OF GM CARS LIKE FULL SIZE TRUCKS, ROADMASTERS, B BODY WAGONS, AND AS MENTIONED CADILLAC FLEETWOOD AND FLEETWOOD BROUGHAMS (FULL SIZE) JUST TO NAME A FEW.
Love your channel 👌
THANKS. I WILL GET BETTER. I HATE HEARING MYSELF
RYAN'S OBSESSIONS it's normal for the first few videos but you won't care later and just upload the videos... that are really good by the way. I saw more Bugattis in Germany than impala's and I saw only one impala in real life and that was on my Miami vacation. That's my dream car and I want to import one from the states as my first car 🙏🙏🙏
Muito boa explicação... até eu entendi aqui... kkk sem muito conhecimento em inglês. Muito bom!!!
Tha Impala is my dream car!!!🗣🗣🗣
Great video Ryan!!!!!!!
Shalom I Think An Better Comparison Would Be Ur 94 Caprice Vs 94 Buick Roadmaster.
You have an LT4 in the Caprice? If so did you drop it in yourself and did you find a good deal on the motor?
MY BOSS AT MY WORK HAD VERY RARE GM LT4 HEADS AND GAVE THEM TO ME. I BOUGHT THE LT4 INTAKE ONLINE & THEN FROM THERE BOUGHT A COMP CAM &.....YADA YADA YADA.
@@ryanscarobsessions4629 gotcha! Good setup man!
I had a 91 and 92 caprice both 5.0s/ 305 v8. Loved the cars but a bit sluggish on hills. A lt1 350 would be interesting to try
I got a 2006 impala ss
What process did you go through to remove the molding on your doors?
I am sorry I got the car with them removed already. I can't help you with that.
LT4 is Corvette only and was called the LT4 cause it was a 4 bolt main block. I did not know this until I started searching for a spare block and found pics of a LT4 bottom end with 4 bolt mains. Hard to come by and most people are asking about 1000$-3000$ for one.
Great job on the difference
Left out suspension differences, rearend differences etc etc...
You are correct. I address most of that in part 2. Thanks for watching
Are you using headlight covers?
I removed at night.
forgot the lower suspension about impala,3.42 rear end gear gear VS 3.08 on caprice also 9c1 has all silicone green hoses that are good life,you never have to change them unless it get cut, impala must have WX3 on SPID sticker on inside of the trunk on the left side of the trunk since the vin number of caprice and impala are the same there is no indication on the VIN to differentiate the two
So basically the impala is just heavier and more sporty 🤷♂️I’ve been saying this for months now , only sad part is that they didn’t have an optional for cloth seats which is really sorry , I like both but probably get an caprice and build it up
Will the Impala mirrors fit the caprice is what I wanna know? Look so much better
Yes. In 1994 the mirrors were located on the door. 1995 and 1996 they're located on the corner of the door near the a pillar.
Thanks!
Nice video sir.
The ss impala also has iron not aluminum heads ..
What kind of rims are those !!
What tires are those on the caprice?
HANKOOK DYNAPRO RH12 235/70/16 ON CRAGER SOFT 8'S WHEELS 16X7 WITH A 4 INCH OFF SET.
I have a 96 ppv. It has a 5.7 Lt1
Why did they look so similar?
what about the crown vic/town car and the mercury grand marquis?
what about it, he is comparing two Chevy!! there is no room for FORD!!LOL
I got a 92 160,000 clicks 5500 I also have a 90 long roof station wagon 4000 zero rust
Look yall the caprice was a base model ss like a challenger sxt vs a challenger hellcat.
I hate how he pronounces the word "impala"
Fatboy Morales deal with it
😂😂
Bro chill
turn the sound off, and then listen!!LOL
good knowledge here
كم تبلغ سرعته آخر شي الطبلون كله يعني كم يمشي الموتر.
Do 95 and 96 come up as caprice when looking up the vin?
Basically you want to look under the trunk lid for the WX3 code for the impala. if WX3 is not present then it is a Caprice. Plus look on the B-pillar for 17 inch wheel info. Of course the 96 has a floor shifter and analog gauges. IMPALA IS A SEPERATE MODEL THEN THE CAPRICE EVEN THOUGH THEY SHARE THE SAME SHEET METAL. IT IS NOT LIKE THE CAR IS CALLED "CAPRICE IMPALA SS" LIKE IN THE 60'S WHERE YOU COULD HAVE A CHEVY CHEVELLE OR A CHEVELLE MALIBU SS BEFORE THE CHEVELLE AND THE MALIBU BECAME TWO DIFFERENT CARS.
@@ryanscarobsessions4629 I'm just curious because my trunk says Wx3 and seat belts. My sticker also says 17 inch wheels but when I got an oil change and the vin came up a caprice.
The fourth and fifth position in the VIN for 95 and 96 Vin is BL which is the same for the Impala and Caprice. So I guess the VIN by itself will not tell you. You have to add up the clues, the same Clues I told you about earlier. That is interesting I did not know that thank you for bringing it to my attention.
@@ryanscarobsessions4629 the only thing I have not matched is the sticker under the hood. Cant see it. No problem. I also didnt want to argue with the people at jiffy lube when told them it's an Impala. Didnt have time to explain. Lol
Yeah I was under the impression that even itself had a designator to tell the difference between a Caprice and Impala but that was just in 94 I just assumed that it continued to 95 and 96. Nice talking with you thanks for watching
Which car is heavier which car gets better mpg and which car does 0 to 60 faster?
Gas mileage,The impala. Which car is heavier, Probably The Caprice...... The Caprice was quicker because of the LT4 Heads, the Cam and the tune. Thanks for Watching 👀.
I have a 1995 impala and I'm thinking about getting a 96 caprice with the floor shifter what do you think it's better gas mileage?
@@miamimagicians 96 caprices never came with a floor shift. Not to mention a floor shift wouldn't get you better gas one than anyways.
I got a 4.3 caprice but crazy how my v6 306 hp can smoke it and theses wish they made the new 1s rwd
Well I mean I think the 4.3 only has 200 hp and it has some weight on the new ones
The Impala sits lower than the Caprice also. I had both, and the Caprice was much higher than the Impala.
You said you have a LT4 in your caprice what's the difference between the LT1 AND THE LT4🤔
The LT4 is what came in all manual Corvettes in 1996 and a 100 Camaro SS and Firebird Firehawk in 97. The short answer is stock Corvette LT1 vs stock LT4 for Corvette is 30 hp more and 10 more foot pounds of torque. The LT4 had a unique Intake, heads,and cam that could rev higher then a stock LT1 as well.
I have a 96 impala ss. Just got into a accident last night. Do they have the same parts as far as doors, fenders ( air bags, and radiator?
Buick Roadmaster pulls up and says 'hold my beer'
Maybe to tha Caprice but not to tha Impala!!!🗣🗣🗣
Mine is missing on the right side too winder if it was hit or the person that painted it sanded it off
You got a number need help wit my caprice
I have a 96 ss green,I'll post it soon..currently trying to ls swap it myself.
Did u swap it out already? If so did it pass smog?
@@ar41555 I haven't yet but I have a '06 5.3 to put in it
@@iamzennon5196 nice... I just sold my 96 imp.. but I wanna get another one with less miles.my imp had over 200xxx and had a salvage title..... If u see anything out there let me know bro....
@@ar41555 i know where one at...whats the buget ?
@@iamzennon5196 all depends on the mileage what did u find? Price?
I have a 1996 impala SS.. 93k miles. Going LS3 in the future.
GOOD LUCK WITH IT!
@@ryanscarobsessions4629 Thank you
Can some one tell me what is the diffrent betwen my 96 caprice 5.7 and the 96 impala ss 5.7
@@josepena5462 suspension, floor shifter, trim is blacked out, seats are leather. It might be other things i left out but the main thing is the suspension so the impala ss can hug corners more tighter.
@@josepena5462 the only thing as far as I know is nothing mechanically but the ECM programming is different between the two cars. For an example I had a stock ECM for my 94 Caprice and it had 108MPH governor where the stock ECM out of Impala didn't have that governor I could do 120+. I'm sure there was more differences than as far as programming but that's what I know for sure.
9 to 10 g for that caprice?
Roberto Gonzalez . I wish I could get that much. But to be honest I couldn't replace it for 9 or 10 grand. Thanks for the comment.
Yes in my area here in Ohio it's $3000 to $5,000 for a Caprice
Bryan Rothe a bunch of roadmasters and caprices in the dyt area
Bryan Rothe I caught a 94 SS from a Hamilton, Ohio police impound for $1400. It’s pretty solid. Needs front seats reupholstered, headliner, and another trunk lid spoiler. Other than that it looks solid. I have a spare 96 LT1 engine and 96 4l60e trans if it needs, should be here in Atlanta by this Wednesday. The only sad part is I get a salvage title. It’s ok I plan on keeping it passing it down to my 13yr old son. I can’t wait till it gets here.😁😜😁😜😁
Like a Volkswagen they were colored all colors many more like you said black or bluish hey in 1936 and up looked still like Herbie love bug fenders rear engines headlights on fenders wheels like 60s and seventies but more primitive ones but no inner tubes like in today's bikes and cars but air valve connected to rim other regular cars valve attached to inner tubes old trucks too
I preferably like the impala ss but it’s some bout that caprice
Nope, 94 impala ss side windows are the same as a 95 window glass wise.. the frameing of the window covers the hole left from 94 window
If I’m correct Police mainly used the Caprice not really Impala I play Midnight Club LA a lot and I can tell the difference between the Caprice and Impala in the game including I own the LAPD one and CHP one
Yes that is correct the Caprice police package was called the 9C1. Not all of them where LT-1 powered though. The 9C1's were a completely different animal when it comes to suspension & cooling components.
I think the caprice is better looking.that is why the 9c1 is better it's stripped down lighter but has all the performance of the impala.disc in rear eat with out cruise control and power seats ect
The 95 96 caprice had the 5.7 engine option. More the upscale models
94 95 96. Had the 5.7 LT1 OPTION. 94 WAS THE FIRST YEAR.
@@ryanscarobsessions4629 right.
4" moldings on caprice sides
Not so on every car.ived driven police cars for many years.if the cars are well taken,cared of ..there won't be any major problems.im retired now& drive a 4.3 classic Chevy,well taken care all the time
There's a little difference they are like fraternal twin cars little difference like ornaments tail lights like white in middle but body are same shape engines gear boxes ujoints etc mostly vast look alikes couple of very little differences like a Volkswagen very very little difference split pice windows Jetson like tail lights but vast majority was identical to Herbie of hippie days
Impala dual fans like the 9c1 caprice has one mechanical fan and one electric fan
So the 95 Caprice came with a LT1 huh?
Correct as an option. The Caprice could have with an LT1 from 94-96 the standard engine was a L99 4.3 V8 on the Sedans, the Wagons came with the LT1 as standard.
@@ryanscarobsessions4629 so let’s say someone wanted to get all the hp they could out of that, would it be possible to be on par with the hemi?
@@callmelilneek YEAH there are LT1 cars running low 11's and even in the 10"s N/A
@@ryanscarobsessions4629 ohhh okay sounds expensive but very fun
thats a 95 the 94 has the angled qaurtered wimdow
only 94 hand had that!
Only difference is the grill spoiler and impalas got the floor shifters and rims
Floor shifter and analog gauge cluster in 96 only. The interior door panels are the similar minus wood trim. The impalas Seats are completely different.
@@ryanscarobsessions4629 thanks for replying man that’s awesome lol I got a caprice I got a impala grill also and want the spoiler too I got the sickest 2 tone paint job concept coming soon too 🔥
So you have a chevy badge on top of one.
NOT ANYMORE. OLD SCHOOL CAPRICE EMBLEM ON THE HOOD NOW.
Please dont say the 4.3 and 5 7 are basically the same. Everybody knows they would rather have the 5.7 compared to the little 4.3
No I am not saying that. Did I make it sound like I did say that? Externally they are similar but internally (were it counts) they are very different. 60hp difference alone. Thanks for watching.
I have a 96 impala with a 5.7 and 96 Caprice with a 4.3 but honestly I like driving my Caprice more..... Better gas mileage. But to each it's own
@@ryanscarobsessions4629 Cubic inches matters!!! :-)
Caprice look like a big ass boat
They look just alike
orlando farson look closer
That’s disrespectful
ImPahLah
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Ill take the impala ss it hold its value better & caprice just look cop car
If as the former Caprice owner I agree with you.
I Had the police pkg caprice which was better and faster than the impala ss
Check out my 1996 Caprice on my page!!!!!!!!!!
Can i have one please
Beardio “Your people” wtf....... You and this so called police that have no reason to pull people over have the same narrow mindset. People are all colors and we all as people do weird stuff. Get over yourself. No license...... sounds like a personal issue... get your ish together!!!
4.3 baby lt1 is crappy stock.
Looks like a Impala clone .
Which one
I have a Caprice SS I want to show my car how I can communicate with you
He said a caprice would run you 9 to 10k😂 too funny.. boyyy.. u can get a caprice with a new motor and trans for under 2k😭
IF YOU ARE GOING TO QUOTE SOMEONE MAKE SURE YOU ARE ACCURATE. I DIDN'T SAY A CAPRICE LIKE ALL OR MOST CAPRICE RUN 9K TO 10K. I SAID A CLEAN STOCK LT-1 CAPRICE WITH 42,000 MILES (LIKE THE IMPALA IN THIS VIDEO) WOULD SELL FOR THAT. I GOT $7,700 FOR THIS CAR AND THE BODY HAD SOME RUST AND 180K ON IT. SECOND YOUR ASSERTION THAT YOU CAN BUY A CAPRICE WITH A NEW MOTOR AND TRANS FOR UNDER 2K IS COMPLETE BULLSHIT! YOU CAN'T BUY A NEW MOTOR AND TRANS ALONE FOR LESS THEN 2K. I DON'T MIND CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM BUTYOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALIKING ABOUT! THANKS FOR WATCHING.
You should have two of the same cars in different years if you're going to compare cars you can't compare and Impala with a Caprice Classic even though they look the same they are not even the same
I KNOW THEY ARE NOT THE "SAME" THAT IS WHY I MADE A WHAT THE DIFFERENCE VIDEO ON THEM. BUT THEY ARE THE SAME AS FAR AS SHEET METAL, FRAME, MOTOR AND TRANNY. EVEN THOUGH THE CAPRICE STANDARD ENGINE IS THE L99 4.3 V8 NOT THE LT1 350. THEY ARE MOSTLY THE SAME CAR. SMH
@@ryanscarobsessions4629 i got ya..but still good vid about um