1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2001 Nissan Pickup

To start off, 2001 Nissan Pickup is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 455 kg more than 2001 Nissan Pickup. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Pickup. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Chevrolet Caprice 2001 Nissan Pickup
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Caprice Pickup
Year Released 1988 2001
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5032 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 347 Nm 163 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1445 kg
Vehicle Length 5460 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2960 mm


 

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