1978 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,555 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 431 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia.
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. 1978 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Chevrolet Malibu | 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Malibu | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3788 cc | 4555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1044 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |