1979 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Monza would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 454 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Monza.
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. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1979 Chevrolet Monza has manual transmission. 1979 Chevrolet Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Monza | 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Monza | Caprice |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |