1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1950 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1950 Renault Colorale. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1950 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 290 kg more than 1950 Renault Colorale. 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. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1950 Renault Colorale has manual transmission. 1950 Renault Colorale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 1950 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Caprice | Colorale |
Year Released | 1988 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 45 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |