Car comparison

HSV Caprice 5.7 215ivsNissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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HSV Caprice

5.7 215i

292 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998
VS

Nissan Cedric (Y33)

3.0T V6

270 hp2987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1995-1997

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

HSV Caprice 5.7 215i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    249 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    292 hp
    218 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6

  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    620 km
    385 mi
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHSVCaprice5.7 215iNissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
292hp218kW
270hp201kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
368Nm271lb-ft
Curb weight
1,632kg3,598lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
67.3s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,733cc350cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,989mm196in
-
Width
1,794mm71in
-
Height
1,479mm58in
-
Wheelbase
2,826mm111in
-
Front track
1,491mm59in
-
Rear track
1,491mm59in
-
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
443L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
83L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

HSV Caprice 5.7 215iNissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6PowerTorque
  • HSV Caprice 5.7 215i: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HSVCaprice5.7 215i4,800 rpm3,600 rpm5,050 rpm
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHSVCaprice5.7 215iNissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
25.8 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
292 hp
218 kW
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
270 hp
201 kW

HSV Caprice 5.7 215i has 22 hp more than Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6 and HSV Caprice 5.7 215i: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
368 Nm
271 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
1,632 kg
3,598 lb
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
249 km/h
155 mph
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVCaprice5.7 215i6.9 s
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V67.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Caprice 5.7 215i and Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6 and HSV Caprice 5.7 215i: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
615 km
382 mi
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
620 km
385 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
292 hp
218 kW
6.9 s
249 km/h
155 mph
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
270 hp
201 kW
7.0 s
236 km/h
147 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
443 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,989 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

HSV Caprice 5.7 215i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
7.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHSVCaprice5.7 215iNissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
292 hp
218 kW
270 hp
201 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
368 Nm
271 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,632 kg
3,598 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
443 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,989 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Range score
615 km
382 mi
620 km
385 mi
Trunk score
443 L
15.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHSV Caprice 5.7 215iNissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

HSV Caprice 5.7 215i

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 107 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6

  • Is 62 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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