1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 440 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Caprice | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2950 mm |
