1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (129 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 230 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Alfa 6 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |