1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1973 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 585 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 308.
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, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 308. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 308 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 | 1973 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Caprice | 308 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
