2008 BMW 530 vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 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 530. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 520 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 530 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 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 530 | 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 159 L |