1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1944 Maserati 4
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Maserati 4 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1944 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1944 Maserati 4.
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. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1944 Maserati 4 has manual transmission. 1944 Maserati 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 1944 Maserati 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Caprice | 4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1944 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |