1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Renault 11
To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Caprice and 1982 Renault 11 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1982 Renault 11. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 852 kg more than 1982 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Renault 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 11. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 11. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1982 Renault 11 has manual transmission. 1982 Renault 11 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1982 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Caprice | 11 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |
