1956 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1948 Tatra T87
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Tatra T87. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Tatra T87 would be higher. At 4,100 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1948 Tatra T87. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra T87. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Tatra T87 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1956 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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1956 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1948 Tatra T87 | |
Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
Model | 340 Spider | T87 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 4100 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1370 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |