1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2011 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 530.
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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 2011 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | 530 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 70 L |
