1981 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 246 kg more than 1981 Chevrolet Malibu.
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.
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1981 Chevrolet Malibu | 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Malibu | Caprice |
Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |