1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 138 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
Model | Caprice | GTX |
Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 375 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 651 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1597 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |