1992 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1992 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, both 1992 Chevrolet Caprice and 1992 Nissan Pulsar were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Pulsar. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 850 kg more than 1992 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 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 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pulsar, 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, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Pulsar. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Caprice | 1992 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Caprice | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
