1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1947 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice.
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. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1947 Oldsmobile 66 has manual transmission. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1947 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Caprice | 66 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1947 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |