1956 BMW 501 vs. 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, both 1956 BMW 501 and 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (336 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1956 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 501 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1956 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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1956 BMW 501 | 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 501 | 410 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3166 cc | 4962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |