1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 2 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 (122 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 190 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Caprice | 200 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
