1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 58 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 21 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lotus Evora weights approximately 532 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.
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1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 340 Spider | Evora |
Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1382 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2576 mm |