1987 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1987 Lada 2107

To start off, both 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and 1987 Lada 2107 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 67 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2107. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 885 kg more than 1987 Lada 2107. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2107. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2107. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1987 Lada 2107 has manual transmission. 1987 Lada 2107 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.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Chevrolet Caprice 1987 Lada 2107
Make Chevrolet Lada
Model Caprice 2107
Year Released 1987 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5030 cc 1499 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 5550 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1015 kg
Vehicle Length 5460 mm 4010 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2470 mm


 

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