2002 BMW 330 vs. 1948 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1948 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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2002 BMW 330 | 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2170 mm |