1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 6 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 250 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928.
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, 1995 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Caprice | 928 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |