1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1979 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1979 Toyota Starlet is newer by 26 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider weights approximately 155 kg more than 1979 Toyota Starlet.
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 | 1979 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 340 Spider | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 695 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
