1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 605 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Caprice | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
