1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 24 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 40 kg more than 2006 Nissan Quest.
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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Caprice | Quest |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3160 mm |
