1994 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 355 kg more than 1994 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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ. (245 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | RZ | Caprice |
Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 346 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |