1990 BMW 316 vs. 1952 Ferrari 225
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 2,713 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 225 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 225.
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 | 1952 Ferrari 225 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 316 | 225 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2713 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2260 mm |