1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1965 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider 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 249 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (48 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider weights approximately 269 kg more than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. 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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1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 340 Spider | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 581 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |