2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice

To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (260 HP) has 112 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice.

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, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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