1952 Ferrari 340 America vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre

To start off, 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 America (218 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.

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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 America has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Ferrari 340 America 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
Make Ferrari Volkswagen
Model 340 America 1 Litre
Year Released 1952 2002
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4101 cc 297 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 218 HP 8 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic


 

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