2009 BMW 135 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 396 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 135 | 212 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 159 L |
