1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 132 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400.
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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Caprice | 400 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 412 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |
