1958 Abarth Renault vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1958 Abarth Renault is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 166 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth Renault weights approximately 30 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 166.
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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1958 Abarth Renault | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Renault | 166 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 860 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |