1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier

To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 920 kg more than 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier.

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. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1984 Chevrolet Caprice 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier
Make Chevrolet Vauxhall
Model Caprice Cavalier
Year Released 1984 1975
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5032 cc 1584 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 5460 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2530 mm