1976 Chevrolet Pickup vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Pickup would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Pickup.
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, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (407 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (310 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Pickup | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Pickup | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
