1986 Ford Capri vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,988 cc, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan HyperMini weights approximately 103 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri.
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, 2001 Nissan HyperMini (130 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan HyperMini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 2001 Nissan HyperMini has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan HyperMini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | HyperMini |
Year Released | 1986 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 95 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1285 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 1900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |