1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1952 Ferrari 342 America
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 342 America weights approximately 110 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. 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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1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1952 Ferrari 342 America | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | GT | 342 America |
Year Released | 1975 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 68 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 105 L |