1950 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1990 Nissan Vanette is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 340 America 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 134 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 230 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 340 America.
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 | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 340 America | Vanette |
Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4102 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1430 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2080 mm |