1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 295 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 208.
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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 208 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.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 208 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |