1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 960 kg more than 1984 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Caprice | Laurel |
Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |