1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Ferrari 126
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 126 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 126 (573 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 126.
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. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 126 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 126 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 | 1982 Ferrari 126 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 126 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |