1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 280 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (318 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | 365 BB |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 4388 cc |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
