1994 BMW M5 vs. 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,100 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider. 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.
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1994 BMW M5 | 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M5 | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1994 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 4100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |