1980 Buick Skyhawk vs. 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1980 Buick Skyhawk is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Skyhawk weights approximately 485 kg more than 1957 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. 1980 Buick Skyhawk has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Skyhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Buick Skyhawk | 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skyhawk | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 297 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |