1977 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1954 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 455 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 375 America.
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. 1977 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 375 America has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 375 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Chevrolet Impala | 1954 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Impala | 375 America |
Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4389 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2810 mm |