1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 2 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 570 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 179 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1670 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
