1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1996 Nissan Presea

To start off, 1996 Nissan Presea is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Presea. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 920 kg more than 1996 Nissan Presea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Presea. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Presea. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Presea has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Presea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1990 Chevrolet Caprice 1996 Nissan Presea
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Caprice Presea
Year Released 1990 1996
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5000 cc 1497 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 168 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 136 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1030 kg
Vehicle Length 5440 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2590 mm