1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Dodge Polara
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 240 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara.
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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1968 Dodge Polara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Caprice | Polara |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
