1993 BMW 316 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.
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, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 316 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 316 | 212 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 159 L |
