1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Fiat 126

To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1984 Fiat 126. 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 126. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1984 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1984 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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