1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (298 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 209 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
Model | 400 | Silverado |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2027 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5222 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 98 L |