1989 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1989 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 230 kg more than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice.
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.
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1989 Cadillac Brougham | 1981 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Brougham | Caprice |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2950 mm |