1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1976 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (91 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 860 kg more than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1976 Chrysler Valiant has manual transmission. 1976 Chrysler Valiant 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:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Caprice | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
