1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo (202 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino weights approximately 376 kg more than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo.
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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. (258 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino has automatic transmission and 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo has manual transmission. 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | El Camino | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 5013 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2510 mm |
