1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1955 Fiat 500
To start off, 1955 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico weights approximately 390 kg more than 1955 Fiat 500. 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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1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1955 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 340 Mexico | 500 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 35 L |