1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1996 Renault Fifties
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Caprice and 1996 Renault Fifties were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1996 Renault Fifties. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Fifties. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1996 Renault Fifties. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Fifties. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Fifties. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1996 Renault Fifties has manual transmission. 1996 Renault Fifties will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 1996 Renault Fifties | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Caprice | Fifties |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
