1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, both 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider weights approximately 30 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulietta | 340 Spider |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
