1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 322 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (260 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | 328 GTB |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1850 cc |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1263 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
