2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 348 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Silverado | 400 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 412 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 120 L |
