1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1973 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. 1973 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 330 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 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Vega | 330 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 90 L |