1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 647 kg more than 1975 Porsche 911.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Caprice | 911 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 333 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |