1987 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 415 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
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, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Chevrolet Caprice | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Caprice | NSX |
Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |