1965 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 840 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Caprice | Sunny |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6476 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |