1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 795 kg more than 1972 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, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Caprice | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Caprice | 914 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 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 |
