1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 32 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 371 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.

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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Chevrolet Caprice 2010 Nissan Frontier
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Caprice Frontier
Year Released 1978 2010
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5002 cc 3952 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 129 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 333 Nm 381 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1329 kg
Vehicle Length 5460 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3200 mm


 

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