1951 BMW 340 vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1964 Ferrari GTO is newer by 13 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 BMW 340 weights approximately 372 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
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 | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 340 | GTO |
Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 878 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |