1995 BMW 525 vs. 1954 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1995 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 525 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1954 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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1995 BMW 525 | 1954 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 375 America |
Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |