1982 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, both 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1982 Chevrolet Caprice were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,753 cc (6 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 520 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | GTV | Caprice |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 3753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |