1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa

To start off, 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa (300 HP) has 152 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 205 kg more than 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa.

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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa. (323 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa has manual transmission. 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa 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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