1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 79 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 Camaro (569 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 400 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
| Model | 400 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 72 L |
