2007 BMW 130 vs. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 130 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1950 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. 2007 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 130 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 2007 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2330 mm |