1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 vs. 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 (346 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. (297 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider weights approximately 150 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158.
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.
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1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 | 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | GP 158 | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |