1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Daimler 4.2
To start off, 1984 Daimler 4.2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Daimler 4.2 (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Daimler 4.2 should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daimler 4.2 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 1984 Daimler 4.2 (314 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Daimler 4.2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Daimler 4.2 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Daimler |
Model | Caprice | 4.2 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |