2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider

To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 55 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. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 841 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. 2009 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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