1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 850 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |