1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1966 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 490 kg more than 1966 Jaguar E-Type.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (385 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1966 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1966 Jaguar E-Type has manual transmission. 1966 Jaguar E-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1966 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Caprice | E-Type |
Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 385 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |