1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 850 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulietta | Caprice |
Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |