1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 84 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Caprice | 400 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
