1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1997 Volkswagen W12

To start off, 1997 Volkswagen W12 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 5,600 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen W12 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. 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. 1997 Volkswagen W12 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Volkswagen W12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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