1955 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 5 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 255 S.
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.
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1955 Ferrari 255 S | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 255 S | Chevette |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2715 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 45 L |