1970 Porsche 914 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP) has 235 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914.

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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (176 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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