1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 505 (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 390 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 505.
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 (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1984 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1984 Peugeot 505 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 | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Caprice | 505 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 81.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |