1975 BMW 530 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1975 BMW 530 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 530 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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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1975 BMW 530 | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 340 Mexico |
Year Released | 1975 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 279 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2600 mm |