1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 520 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ 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:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1987 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | RZ | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 5030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |
