1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 712 kg more than 1983 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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Caprice | Silvia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
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 | 148 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 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 |