1982 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 760 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
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. 1982 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Chevrolet Impala | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Impala | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |