1955 Abarth 210 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 210. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 210 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 210. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 210. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1955 Abarth 210. 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. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth 210 has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth 210 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 210 | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 210 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 410 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 940 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2950 mm |