1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1942 Volvo PV 801-10
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Volvo PV 801-10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Volvo PV 801-10 would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1942 Volvo PV 801-10. (85 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1942 Volvo PV 801-10.
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 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1942 Volvo PV 801-10 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 340 Spider | PV 801-10 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1942 |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 3670 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3260 mm |