1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, both 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider and 1953 Rover P4 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 204 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 636 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1953 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 340 Spider | P4 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1486 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
