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


 

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