1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1984 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1984 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Impala | 400 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 392 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2710 mm |