1990 BMW 316 vs. 1955 Ferrari 735
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 735 would be higher. At 4,412 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 735 (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 735 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 1955 Ferrari 735.
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 | 1955 Ferrari 735 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 316 | 735 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4412 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 850 kg |