1984 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1951 Ferrari 340 America
To start off, 1984 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 458 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 340 America.
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 Cadillac DeVille | 1951 Ferrari 340 America | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 340 America |
Year Released | 1984 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4499 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1092 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |