1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 5 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.
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. 1973 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 212 has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 212 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Vega | 212 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1000 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 159 L |