1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe vs. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. (85 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe weights approximately 547 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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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1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe | 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | DeLuxe | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1952 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3546 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |