1995 BMW 318 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 44 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 26 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 521 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 318 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 318 | 212 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 159 L |
