2002 BMW 760 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. (346 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 1434 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 2002 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 760 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 760 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 2002 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2330 mm |