1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2004 Honda NSX
To start off, 2004 Honda NSX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,311 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 600 kg more than 2004 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 2004 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Caprice | NSX |
Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4311 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |