1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala.
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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia has automatic transmission and 1970 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1970 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Impala | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1938 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2649 mm |