1992 BMW M3 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1992 BMW M3 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (279 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW M3 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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1992 BMW M3 | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M3 | 340 Mexico |
Year Released | 1992 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 159 L |