1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Caprice | 375 Indy |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2330 mm |
