1954 BMW 502 vs. 2001 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 47 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 360 kg more than 1954 BMW 502. 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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 BMW 502. (221 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 2001 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 502 | 456M |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
