1958 Abarth Renault vs. 1953 Ferrari 553 F2
To start off, 1958 Abarth Renault is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 553 F2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1958 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth Renault weights approximately 300 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 553 F2.
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 | 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Renault | 553 F2 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2170 mm |