1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
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 (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1970 Opel GT 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 | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Caprice | GT |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |