1957 BMW 600 vs. 1992 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 348 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1992 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1992 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | 348 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2460 mm |
