1998 BMW 730 vs. 1952 Ferrari 225
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 895 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.
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1998 BMW 730 | 1952 Ferrari 225 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 225 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2713 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2260 mm |