1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 790 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Spider | Caprice |
Year Released | 1990 | 1991 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |