2009 BMW 528 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 2009 BMW 528 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2009 BMW 528. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 528.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 528 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 528 | 375 Indy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2330 mm |
