2006 BMW 523 vs. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250 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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2006 BMW 523 | 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 523 | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2951 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |