1956 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1956 Renault Etoile
To start off, both 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider and 1956 Renault Etoile were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 29 more horse power than 1956 Renault Etoile. (267 HP @ 28000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Etoile. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Renault Etoile weights approximately 100 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 | 1956 Renault Etoile | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 340 Spider | Etoile |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 4100 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 28000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 950 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
