1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 624 kg more than 1969 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Caprice | 914 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
