1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 300 kg more than 1985 Renault 25.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (224 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Caprice | 25 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
