1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1975 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 595 kg more than 1975 Simca 2 Litres.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 1975 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
Model | Caprice | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |