1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 375 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (145 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 922 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Caprice | 917 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 332 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 798 kg |