1987 Chevrolet Celebrity vs. 1967 Porsche 912

To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1967 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity should accelerate faster than 1967 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity weights approximately 388 kg more than 1967 Porsche 912. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1967 Porsche 912 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Porsche 912. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (230 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Porsche 912. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity has automatic transmission and 1967 Porsche 912 has manual transmission. 1967 Porsche 912 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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