1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 191 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi.
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, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 512 BBi |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |