1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Audi A6
To start off, 2012 Audi A6 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A6 (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A6 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6 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, 2012 Audi A6 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Audi A6 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
Model | Caprice | A6 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4925 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2913 mm |