1947 Austin A 125 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice

To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 125 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 125. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 125 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice.

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. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1947 Austin A 125 has manual transmission. 1947 Austin A 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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