1978 Chrysler Avenger vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler Avenger would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. (96 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1978 Chrysler Avenger has manual transmission. 1978 Chrysler Avenger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Avenger | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Avenger | 456 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
