1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1999 Ferrari 360
To start off, 1999 Ferrari 360 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 130 kg more than 1999 Ferrari 360.
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, 1999 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1999 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Caprice | 360 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 3588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
