1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1982 Nissan Sunny 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 855 kg more than 1982 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1982 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Caprice | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
