2006 BMW 530 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 MM
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 MM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 MM would be higher. At 4,102 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 MM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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 530 | 1952 Ferrari 340 MM | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 340 MM |
Year Released | 2006 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |