1998 BMW 318 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 47 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 (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 315 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. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 212 has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 212 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 212 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1893 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1000 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 159 L |