2007 BMW 330 vs. 1952 Ferrari 225
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 225. (210 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 225. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 225. 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.
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2007 BMW 330 | 1952 Ferrari 225 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 225 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2713 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 58.8 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2260 mm |