1981 BMW 518 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1981 BMW 518 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1981 BMW 518. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 518 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 518 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 518 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1981 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2330 mm |