1992 BMW 545 vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 BMW 545. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 545 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 375 America.
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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1992 BMW 545 | 1953 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 545 | 375 America |
Year Released | 1992 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |