1957 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1957 GAZ M-20
To start off, both 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider and 1957 GAZ M-20 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 246 more horse power than 1957 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1957 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:
| 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1957 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Ferrari | GAZ |
| Model | 340 Spider | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1460 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
