1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 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, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M3 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. 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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1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | 2013 BMW M3 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 375 Indy | M3 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4618 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2761 mm |