1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 195. 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.
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1950 Ferrari 195 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 195 | 125 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1320 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 53 L |