1979 Buick Electra vs. 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 975 kg more than 1958 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. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Buick Electra | 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |