1955 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1941 Peugeot Type 202
To start off, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Peugeot Type 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Peugeot Type 202 would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1941 Peugeot Type 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1941 Peugeot Type 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider weights approximately 67 kg more than 1941 Peugeot Type 202. 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.
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1955 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1941 Peugeot Type 202 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 340 Spider | Type 202 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 785 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |