1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1985 Plymouth Caravelle
To start off, both 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 and 1985 Plymouth Caravelle were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Plymouth Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 Plymouth Caravelle. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1985 Plymouth Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Plymouth Caravelle weights approximately 35 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
Because 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 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 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Plymouth Caravelle. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Plymouth Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1985 Plymouth Caravelle | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | 75 | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
