1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, both 1983 Avanti Avanti and 1983 Chevrolet Caprice were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 100 kg more than 1983 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Avanti Avanti | 1983 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Avanti | Chevrolet |
Model | Avanti | Caprice |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |