2005 BMW 325 vs. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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 325 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 BMW 325 | 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 325 | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 2005 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |