1980 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, both 1980 Chevrolet Camaro and 1980 Ferrari 512 BB were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 103 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
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.
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1980 Chevrolet Camaro | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Camaro | 512 BB |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |