1977 BMW 520 vs. 1954 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 375 America.
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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1977 BMW 520 | 1954 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 375 America |
Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 68 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |