2004 Acura NSX vs. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 290 kg more than 2004 Acura 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, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1983 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2950 mm |
