2008 BMW 530 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 888 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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 530 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 346 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2330 mm |