1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 450 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (475 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa 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 | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |