1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 400 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Caprice | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
