1998 BMW 325 vs. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250 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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1998 BMW 325 | 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 325 | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |