1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 775 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Caprice | 914 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
