1971 Buick Skylark vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 MM
To start off, 1971 Buick Skylark is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 MM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 MM would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 516 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 MM.
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 Buick Skylark | 1952 Ferrari 340 MM | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | 340 MM |
Year Released | 1971 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1089 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |