1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1983 Fiat 131
To start off, both 1983 Chevrolet Caprice and 1983 Fiat 131 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 78 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 695 kg more than 1983 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 131. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1983 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1983 Fiat 131 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1983 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Caprice | 131 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |
