2007 BMW 330 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
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 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 340 Mexico |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 68 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 229 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 159 L |
