1981 BMW 528 vs. 1951 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 195. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 195. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1981 BMW 528 | 1951 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 528 | 195 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 954 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |