1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1975 Chrysler Valiant has manual transmission. 1975 Chrysler Valiant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Valiant | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
Model | Valiant | 458 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |