1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 7 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
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) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. 1985 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. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 400 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 422 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |