2004 BMW 525 vs. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
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 525 | 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |