1943 Citroen 7A vs. 1984 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 41 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1943 Citroen 7A. (35 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1943 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 930 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 1984 Ferrari 400 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 1984 Ferrari 400. 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 | 1984 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | 7A | 400 |
Year Released | 1943 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1527 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |