1999 BMW 318 vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,561 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 318 (192 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 212. (163 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1999 BMW 318 | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 212 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2561 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |