1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 620 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Caprice | Violet |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
