1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 614 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 1750 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |