1977 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 634 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Caprice | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Caprice | 924 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
