1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1970 Ferrari 312

To start off, both 1970 Chevrolet Vega and 1970 Ferrari 312 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,989 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 312 (430 HP) has 349 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 312 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1970 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. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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