1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1216 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1964 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1964 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 595 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 474 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2950 mm |