1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 5 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), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 54 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Caprice | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 447 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |