1999 BMW 323 vs. 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,555 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1999 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 413 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 375 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. 1999 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 BMW 323 | 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 323 | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1044 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |