1957 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1995 Honda Argento Viva
To start off, 1995 Honda Argento Viva is newer by 38 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 4,101 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 109 more horse power than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Argento Viva weights approximately 390 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.
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1957 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1995 Honda Argento Viva | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 340 Spider | Argento Viva |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1240 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |