2007 BMW 525 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 56 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 131 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
Because 2007 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 will offer significantly more control. 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 525 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 2007 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2330 mm |