1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2007 Seat Altea

To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 22 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 70 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea.

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, 2007 Seat Altea, 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (200 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Chevrolet Caprice 2007 Seat Altea
Make Chevrolet Seat
Model Caprice Altea
Year Released 1985 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5001 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 148 HP
Torque 346 Nm 200 Nm
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 11.5:1
Top Speed 185 km/hour 206 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 1665 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2590 mm


 

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