2008 BMW 330 vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia

To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1952 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. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2008 BMW 330 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
Make BMW Ferrari
Model 330 250 Mille Miglia
Year Released 2008 1952
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 2953 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 228 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 7200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.0:1
Top Speed 245 km/hour 232 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1505 kg 1090 kg
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 159 L