1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 1991 Porsche 965 is newer by 7 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 435 kg more than 1991 Porsche 965.
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, 1991 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1991 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1991 Porsche 965 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Caprice | 965 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |