1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 634 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
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, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1988 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Caprice | NSX |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
