1952 BMW 340 vs. 1970 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 312 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 340 would be higher. At 2,989 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 312 (430 HP) has 377 more horse power than 1952 BMW 340. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 312 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1952 BMW 340. 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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1952 BMW 340 | 1970 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 340 | 312 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 430 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1610 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2650 mm |