1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 BB would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 500 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 365 BB has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Caprice | 365 BB |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 4388 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 380 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
