1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Nissan Silvia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 690 kg more than 1982 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Silvia. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Caprice | Silvia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |