1956 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 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 258 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 335 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 340 Spider | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4100 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1185 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
