1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 20 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 5,001 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 475 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Honda Civic, 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 (346 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (192 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic 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 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Caprice | Civic |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
