1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo 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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1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Spider | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |