2008 BMW 735 vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
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 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. 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. 2008 BMW 735 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 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 735 | 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 735 | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 240 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 159 L |