1959 Abarth Renault vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 844 kg more than 1959 Abarth Renault.
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. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth Renault has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth Renault will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Renault | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | Renault | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 891 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2950 mm |
