1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 678 kg more than 1957 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. 2012 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 410 Superamerica | 535 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |