1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 725 kg more than 1978 Simca 2 Litres.
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. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1978 Simca 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1978 Simca 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
Model | Caprice | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |