1978 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1978 Chevrolet Impala | 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Impala | Ghost |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 563 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1549 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3465 mm |