1951 Citroen 11 vs. 1952 Ferrari 342 America
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 342 America is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 11 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 342 America.
Because 1952 Ferrari 342 America 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 1952 Ferrari 342 America. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1951 Citroen 11, 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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1951 Citroen 11 | 1952 Ferrari 342 America | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | 11 | 342 America |
Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2660 mm |