1954 BMW 502 vs. 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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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1954 BMW 502 | 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 502 | 410 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |