2006 BMW 523 vs. 1950 Ferrari 195
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 682 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 195. 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.
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2006 BMW 523 | 1950 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 523 | 195 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |