1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1983 Holden Camira
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Holden Camira 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 54 more horse power than 1983 Holden Camira. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 685 kg more than 1983 Holden Camira. 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, 1983 Holden Camira, 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1983 Holden Camira | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Caprice | Camira |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
