1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 475 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 288 GTO |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |