1985 Cadillac Cimarron vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, both 1985 Cadillac Cimarron and 1985 Chevrolet Caprice were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Cadillac Cimarron. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1985 Cadillac Cimarron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 575 kg more than 1985 Cadillac Cimarron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Chevrolet Caprice 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 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac Cimarron, 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 Chevrolet Caprice (305 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Cadillac Cimarron. (297 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Cadillac Cimarron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Cadillac Cimarron | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cimarron | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2844 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
