1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 308 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 449 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 308 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 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Caprice | 308 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
