1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1966 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1072 kg more than 1966 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, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1966 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Caprice | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
