2005 BMW 325 vs. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (181 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1950 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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 325 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 2005 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2330 mm |