2009 BMW 320 vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 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 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 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 375 America | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 375 America |
Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 140 L |