1955 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1949 Fiat 500
To start off, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 500 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 280 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider weights approximately 242 kg more than 1949 Fiat 500. 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 | 1949 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 340 Spider | 500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 610 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |