1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (323 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 222 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Camaro |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 72 L |