2009 BMW 320 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 320 | 340 Mexico |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 159 L |
