2007 BMW 545 vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1948 Ferrari 166. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 166. 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 545 | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 545 | 166 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 860 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |