1996 BMW 745 vs. 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 BMW 745. (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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. 1996 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 745 | 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 745 | 340 Spider |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
