1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Caprice 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 13 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 570 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1990 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1990 Renault Alpine 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Caprice | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
