2008 BMW 523 vs. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP) has 122 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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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2008 BMW 523 | 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 523 | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 2008 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 297 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |