2006 BMW 116 vs. 1954 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 2006 BMW 116 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2006 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 116.
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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2006 BMW 116 | 1954 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 116 | 375 America |
Year Released | 2006 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 140 L |