1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 340 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider 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 | 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 355 Spider |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |