1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2006 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2006 Fiat Albea is newer by 21 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 584 kg more than 2006 Fiat Albea.
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, 2006 Fiat Albea, 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Albea. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Albea 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 | 2006 Fiat Albea | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Caprice | Albea |
Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 115 Nm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |