1951 Abarth 205 vs. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Abarth 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Abarth 205 would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1951 Abarth 205. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1951 Abarth 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1202 kg more than 1951 Abarth 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1951 Abarth 205 has manual transmission. 1951 Abarth 205 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Abarth 205 | 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 205 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1188 cc | 5732 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3100 mm |