1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1993 Chevrolet Caprice and 1993 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 630 kg more than 1993 Porsche 968.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Caprice | 968 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |