1943 Citroen 7A vs. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 4,554 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1943 Citroen 7A. (33 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1943 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia weights approximately 140 kg more than 1943 Citroen 7A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia 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 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1943 Citroen 7A, 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.
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1943 Citroen 7A | 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | 7A | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1943 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1301 cc | 4554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |