1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1970 GAZ Volga
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ Volga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ Volga would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 GAZ Volga. (110 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1970 GAZ Volga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 425 kg more than 1970 GAZ Volga. 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 GAZ Volga. (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 GAZ Volga. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1970 GAZ Volga has manual transmission. 1970 GAZ Volga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1970 GAZ Volga | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GAZ |
| Model | Caprice | Volga |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
