1990 BMW 520 vs. 1951 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 39 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 2,341 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 195. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 588 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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1990 BMW 520 | 1951 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 195 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 954 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |