1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 23 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | GTO | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
