1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1974 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen 181 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1974 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 340 Spider | 181 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |