2006 BMW M3 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 BMW M3. (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 375 Indy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2330 mm |
