1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1983 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (205 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 285 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 308.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Impala | 1983 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Impala | 308 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2350 mm |