1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 287 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Caprice | Corvette |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 42 L |