1953 Ferrari 342 America vs. 1951 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 342 America is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1951 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1951 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 342 America.
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 342 America | 1951 GAZ M-20 | |
Make | Ferrari | GAZ |
Model | 342 America | M-20 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2120 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |