1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1958 Porsche 550 A
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 550 A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 550 A would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 550 A (108 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 550 A should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1958 Porsche 550 A.
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. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1958 Porsche 550 A has manual transmission. 1958 Porsche 550 A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1958 Porsche 550 A | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Caprice | 550 A |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2110 mm |
