1956 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1978 Avanti Avanti is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 730 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. 1978 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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