1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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 93 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 110 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 Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Colorado | |
Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Colorado |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 72 L |