1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1995 Porsche 911

To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 620 kg more than 1995 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Porsche 911 (909 Nm) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (339 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Chevrolet Caprice 1995 Porsche 911
Make Chevrolet Porsche
Model Caprice 911
Year Released 1974 1995
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5733 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 143 HP 0 HP
Torque 339 Nm 909 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2020 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 5670 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 3100 mm 2410 mm


 

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