1975 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Fiat Abarth
To start off, 1982 Fiat Abarth is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Abarth. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Abarth. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 882 kg more than 1982 Fiat Abarth. 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, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Abarth. (215 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Abarth. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1982 Fiat Abarth has manual transmission. 1982 Fiat Abarth will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Caprice | 1982 Fiat Abarth | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Caprice | Abarth |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2022 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2450 mm |
