2002 BMW 520 vs. 1948 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 2002 BMW 520 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 2,170 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2002 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 520 weights approximately 960 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 520 | 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2170 mm |