1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 58 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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125. 2010 BMW 125 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. 2010 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 340 Mexico | 125 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
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 | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 53 L |