1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 898 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Caprice | NV |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 106 L |
