1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 44 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 340 Spider | 911 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 520 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |