1980 Chevrolet Chevette vs. 1951 Ferrari 340 America
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Chevette is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 340 America 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. 1980 Chevrolet Chevette has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 340 America has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 340 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Chevette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Chevrolet Chevette | 1951 Ferrari 340 America | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Chevette | 340 America |
Year Released | 1980 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1617 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |