2009 BMW 320 vs. 1953 Ferrari 342 America
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
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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2009 BMW 320 | 1953 Ferrari 342 America | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 342 America |
Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 105 L |