2008 BMW Z4 vs. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW Z4 weights approximately 438 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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 Z4 | 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | Z4 | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 852 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |