1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1995 Rover MGF
To start off, 1995 Rover MGF is newer by 19 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1995 Rover MGF. (145 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover MGF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 201 kg more than 1995 Rover MGF. 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) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover MGF. (236 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover MGF. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1995 Rover MGF has manual transmission. 1995 Rover MGF 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 | 1995 Rover MGF | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Caprice | MGF |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
