1998 BMW 320 vs. 1952 Ferrari 225
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 225 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 225.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1952 Ferrari 225 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 225 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 159 L |