1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1976 Datsun 280Z
To start off, both 1976 Chevrolet Caprice and 1976 Datsun 280Z were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Datsun 280Z (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Datsun 280Z should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 416 kg more than 1976 Datsun 280Z.
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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Datsun 280Z. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Datsun 280Z. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1976 Datsun 280Z has manual transmission. 1976 Datsun 280Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 Datsun 280Z | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Datsun |
| Model | Caprice | 280Z |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2304 mm |
