1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow 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 1270 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
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, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, 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 (346 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (37 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1970 Daihatsu Fellow has manual transmission. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Caprice | Fellow |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 33 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 59 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2100 mm |
