1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1995 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1995 Nissan Gloria is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 190 kg more than 1995 Nissan Gloria.
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. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Gloria has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Gloria will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1995 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Caprice | Gloria |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |