1950 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1945 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1950 Ferrari 340 America is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 4,102 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 340 America (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1945 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1945 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 340 America weights approximately 415 kg more than 1945 Peugeot 202. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari 340 America | 1945 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 340 America | 202 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1945 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4102 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 785 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |