1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1952 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 195. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 772 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 195. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 195 has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 195 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1952 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 195 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |