1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | 512 BBi |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
