1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 489 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Vega | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Vega | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2649 mm |
