1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 730 kg more than 1977 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (221 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Caprice | Laurel |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2680 mm |