1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1962 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1962 Fiat 2300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | 1962 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 375 Indy | 2300 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2660 mm |