1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino weights approximately 291 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | El Camino | 924 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5013 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 61 L |