2002 BMW 330 vs. 1952 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 255 S.
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 | 1952 Ferrari 255 S | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 255 S |
Year Released | 2002 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 159 L |