1981 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 235 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. 1979 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1981 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | 1979 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Ford |
| Model | Chevette | Capri |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
