2009 BMW 120 vs. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,554 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 375 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. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 120 | 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 120 | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |