1952 Ferrari 342 America vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 342 America.
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. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 342 America has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 342 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 342 America | 2009 BMW 120 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 342 America | 120 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 51 L |