1987 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 560 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2004 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2004 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Chevrolet Caprice | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 360 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 3571 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |