2008 BMW 525 vs. 1947 Ferrari 125
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 125 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 125. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 125. 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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2008 BMW 525 | 1947 Ferrari 125 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 125 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |