1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1967 Porsche 904
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1021 kg more than 1967 Porsche 904.
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. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1967 Porsche 904 has manual transmission. 1967 Porsche 904 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Chevrolet Caprice | 1967 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Caprice | 904 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 699 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |