1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (296 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 900 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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 Ferrari 375 Indy | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 375 Indy | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1375 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2760 mm |