1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 375 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944. 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 (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Caprice | 944 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
