1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT 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 751 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | GT | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2950 mm |
