2006 BMW 530 vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 166 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 166.
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. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1948 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1948 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 530 | 166 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 860 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
