1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1980 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1980 Chevrolet Caprice and 1980 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 45 more horse power than 1980 Simca 1100. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1980 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 780 kg more than 1980 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Simca 1100. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Simca 1100. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1980 Simca 1100 has manual transmission. 1980 Simca 1100 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.
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1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1980 Simca 1100 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
Model | Caprice | 1100 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1118 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |