2005 BMW 116 vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, 2005 BMW 116 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,561 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 116 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 116 | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 116 | 212 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2561 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 159 L |
