1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 340 Mexico |
Year Released | 1974 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2600 mm |