1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 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 76 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1340 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 1000 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:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 1000 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 5732 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3100 mm |