1954 Bugatti Type 101 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bugatti Type 101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bugatti Type 101 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1954 Bugatti Type 101. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Bugatti Type 101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1954 Bugatti Type 101. 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. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1954 Bugatti Type 101 has manual transmission. 1954 Bugatti Type 101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Bugatti Type 101 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Bugatti | Ferrari |
Model | Type 101 | 400 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3256 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1896 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2700 mm |