2005 BMW 318 vs. 1947 Ferrari 125S
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 125S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 125S would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Ferrari 125S (118 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ferrari 125S should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 799 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 125S.
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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2005 BMW 318 | 1947 Ferrari 125S | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 125S |
Year Released | 2005 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 55 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 52.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 756 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |