1969 Avanti Avanti vs. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1969 Avanti Avanti is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Avanti Avanti. (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1969 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 610 kg more than 1953 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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1969 Avanti Avanti | 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | Avanti | Ferrari |
Model | Avanti | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1969 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |