1951 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1988 Lamborghini Project P140
To start off, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 (372 HP) has 155 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 340 America. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 340 America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 340 America. 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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1951 Ferrari 340 America | 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 | |
Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
Model | 340 America | Project P140 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 3961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 372 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1286 kg |