1957 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. 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 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 340 Spider | 928 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1580 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
