1999 BMW 730 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1999 BMW 730 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1999 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 1026 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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:
1999 BMW 730 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1999 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2330 mm |