1942 Citroen 11 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1942 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1942 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Citroen 11 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
Because 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1942 Citroen 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Citroen 11 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | 11 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1942 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2330 mm |