1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 500 kg more than 1984 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Caprice | 25 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1200 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 |
