1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 17 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 315 kg more than 1993 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 (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Caprice | Laurel |
Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2825 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |