1952 BMW 501 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 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 118 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 605 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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1952 BMW 501 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 501 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1952 | 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 | 72 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2260 mm |