1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1984 Plymouth Caravelle
To start off, both 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 and 1984 Plymouth Caravelle were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Plymouth Caravelle weights approximately 97 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
Because 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle (228 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Plymouth Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1984 Plymouth Caravelle | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | GTV6 | Caravelle |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 2213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |