1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 400 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 4822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 422 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |