2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 BB would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 962 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. (410 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 365 BB has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Silverado | 365 BB |
Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4388 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2197 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2520 mm |