1955 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 333 kg more than 1955 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.
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1955 Ferrari 340 Spider | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ferrari | Mini |
Model | 340 Spider | Cooper |
Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1185 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2467 mm |