1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 900 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (95 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 355 Spider | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
