1951 BMW 340 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 BMW 340 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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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1951 BMW 340 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 340 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1951 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2260 mm |