1965 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 491 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
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 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Caprice | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6476 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |