1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1984 Chevrolet Caprice and 1984 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 205 (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 575 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 205.
Because 1984 Peugeot 205 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205 will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 205. (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 205. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1984 Peugeot 205 has manual transmission. 1984 Peugeot 205 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 | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Caprice | 205 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |