1958 Abarth Renault vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1958 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 928 kg more than 1958 Abarth Renault. 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. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth Renault has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth Renault will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Abarth Renault | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Renault | 400 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 120 L |