1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 746 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.
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 Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 212 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2260 mm |