1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
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 (332 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Silvia. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Caprice | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
