1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1978 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1978 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Avanti Avanti | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Avanti | Chevrolet |
Model | Avanti | Caprice |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 6568 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 442 Nm | 346 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |