1986 Buick Regal vs. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 638 kg more than 1955 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. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Buick Regal | 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Regal | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 852 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |