2005 BMW 320 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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. 2005 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 2005 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2330 mm |