1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Fiat 131
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat 131 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 709 kg more than 1984 Fiat 131.
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 (346 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 131. (108 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 131. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1984 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1984 Fiat 131 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 | 1984 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Caprice | 131 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 108 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |