1952 Bugatti Type 101 vs. 1950 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1952 Bugatti Type 101 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 3,257 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Bugatti Type 101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Bugatti Type 101 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Bugatti Type 101 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bugatti Type 101 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 195. 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 Bugatti Type 101 | 1950 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Bugatti | Ferrari |
Model | Type 101 | 195 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3257 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |