1954 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Supra. (232 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 753 kg more than 1954 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:
1954 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 340 Spider | Supra |
Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1603 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |