2008 BMW 735 vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, 2008 BMW 735 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 3,600 cc, 2008 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212.
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 735 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 212 has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 212 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 735 | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 735 | 212 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2562 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 159 L |