1980 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 212 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
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 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 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 | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Malibu | 328 GTB |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1850 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |