2005 BMW 320 vs. 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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 320 | 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 410 Superamerica |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |