2006 BMW 645 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (279 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 836 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 645 | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 645 | 340 Mexico |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 159 L |
