1990 BMW 316 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 39 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 246 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 360 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:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 316 | 375 Indy |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |
