1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 268 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 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, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | 410 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
