1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 640 kg more than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Caprice | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |