1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 400 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
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 (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Caprice | 924 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
