2007 BMW 130 vs. 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130.
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:
2007 BMW 130 | 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 130 | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |