1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 10 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 710 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Caprice | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4311 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1320 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |