2001 BMW 318 vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1.
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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2001 BMW 318 | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2170 mm |