1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 5 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 232 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. 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 (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Caprice | 230 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 334 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |