1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 179 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Caprice | 911 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1292 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
