1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 4,311 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Caprice | Violet |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4311 cc | 1427 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
