1987 BMW 730 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1987 BMW 730 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 730 weights approximately 678 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 730 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 212 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 159 L |