1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 875 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 375 America.
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. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 375 America has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 375 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1953 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 375 America |
Year Released | 1995 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4311 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |