1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria

To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 554 kg more than 1968 Nissan Gloria. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Chevrolet Caprice 1968 Nissan Gloria
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Caprice Gloria
Year Released 1993 1968
Engine Size 5733 cc 1988 cc
Horse Power 257 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 1296 kg
Vehicle Length 5440 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2700 mm