1965 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1970 Porsche 917 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 245 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. (275 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 872 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Caprice | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Caprice | 917 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6476 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 520 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 798 kg |
