1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 645 kg more than 1970 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Camaro | 914 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
