1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2002 Ferrari Maranello

To start off, 2002 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 60 kg more than 2002 Ferrari Maranello.

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, 2002 Ferrari Maranello (589 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari Maranello 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 2002 Ferrari Maranello
Make Chevrolet Ferrari
Model Caprice Maranello
Year Released 1985 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5001 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 509 HP
Torque 346 Nm 589 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 1675 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4560 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2510 mm


 

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