1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1999 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 1999 Nissan Laurel is newer by 15 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 510 kg more than 1999 Nissan Laurel.

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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Laurel.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Chevrolet Caprice 1999 Nissan Laurel
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Caprice Laurel
Year Released 1984 1999
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5032 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 347 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Length 5460 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2730 mm


 

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