1980 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 626 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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 Malibu has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Chevrolet Malibu | 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Malibu | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 297 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |