1977 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1954 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 340 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 Malibu 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 Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Chevrolet Malibu | 1954 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Malibu | 375 America |
Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 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 | 1495 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |