2001 BMW Compact vs. 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2001 BMW Compact. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Compact. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 730 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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 Compact | 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | Compact | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 2001 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |