1996 BMW 525 vs. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,554 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1996 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 523 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia.
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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1996 BMW 525 | 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1563 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |