1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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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1993 BMW 5.8 | 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 5.8 | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1993 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |