1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 9 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 540 kg more than 1985 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Caprice | 25 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
