1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 2009 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 2009 BMW 335 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 340 Mexico | 335 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 63 L |