1994 BMW 740 vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 41 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 1994 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 537 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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1994 BMW 740 | 1953 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 740 | 375 America |
Year Released | 1994 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 140 L |