1981 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. Both 1981 Cadillac Brougham and 1985 Chevrolet Caprice are equipped with a 5,032 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 56 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Cadillac Brougham | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Brougham | Caprice |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2950 mm |