1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,555 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia weights approximately 219 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Alpine A 310 | 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 310 | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1044 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |