1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Caprice 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 92 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 865 kg more than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1984 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1984 Vauxhall Chevette 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 | 1984 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Caprice | Chevette |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |