2004 BMW 318 vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 166 would be higher. Both 2004 BMW 318 and 1948 Ferrari 166 are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 166 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 166.
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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2004 BMW 318 | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 166 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 860 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |