2007 BMW 525 vs. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 5,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
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 525 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 525 | 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5497 cc | 2951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |