1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 574 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1965 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1965 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1994 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Avanti | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avanti | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4312 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |
