1972 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1972 Ferrari Dino
To start off, both 1972 Chevrolet Impala and 1972 Ferrari Dino were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 490 kg more than 1972 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1972 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Impala | 1972 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Impala | Dino |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 226 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 59.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2350 mm |