1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2002 Porsche 911

To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 350 kg more than 2002 Porsche 911.

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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche 911. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Chevrolet Caprice 2002 Porsche 911
Make Chevrolet Porsche
Model Caprice 911
Year Released 1989 2002
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5733 cc 3399 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 195 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 370 Nm
Top Speed 195 km/hour 285 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1780 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2360 mm


 

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