1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1968 Abarth 1300 has manual transmission. 1968 Abarth 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 1300 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2950 mm |