1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Caprice and 1996 Ferrari 512 M were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 575 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 512 M has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 512 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 1996 Ferrari 512 M | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 512 M |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 422 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |