1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 170 kg more than 1954 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.
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1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfetta | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1984 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |