2005 BMW 520 vs. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,554 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia.
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 520 | 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |