2003 BMW 520 vs. 1953 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 2,713 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1953 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. 2003 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 255 S has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 255 S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 BMW 520 | 1953 Ferrari 255 S | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 255 S |
Year Released | 2003 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2713 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 159 L |