1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 400 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 | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 400 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |