2006 BMW 530 vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 America 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 | 1953 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 375 America |
Year Released | 2006 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |