1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1977 Renault 20
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Renault 20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Renault 20 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1977 Renault 20. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1977 Renault 20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 640 kg more than 1977 Renault 20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Renault 20, 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, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Renault 20. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Renault 20. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1977 Renault 20 has manual transmission. 1977 Renault 20 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 | 1977 Renault 20 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Caprice | 20 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |