1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1987 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 750 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 5030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |