1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Comodoro | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
