1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Century would be higher. 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 36 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 295 kg more than 1981 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1981 Buick Century | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Caprice | Century |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
