2001 BMW 318 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 516 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 318 | 212 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 159 L |
