1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 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 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 147 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Caprice | Corvette |
Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 5740 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 380 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 502 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 93 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |