1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1144 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110. 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 1966 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1966 Alpine A 110 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.
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1966 Alpine A 110 | 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 110 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2950 mm |