1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1957 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.
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1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 2600 | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |