1987 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C

To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 400 kg more than 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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