1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1952 Ferrari 342 America
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 342 America weights approximately 85 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 342 America has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 342 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1952 Ferrari 342 America | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Vega | 342 America |
Year Released | 1969 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 68 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 105 L |