2005 BMW 330 vs. 1947 Ferrari 159S
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 159S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 159S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 159S. (123 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 159S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 159S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 330 has automatic transmission and 1947 Ferrari 159S has manual transmission. 1947 Ferrari 159S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 BMW 330 | 1947 Ferrari 159S | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 159S |
Year Released | 2005 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |