1949 BMW 340 vs. 1981 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW 340 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1949 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1949 BMW 340. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 BMW 340 | 1981 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 340 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
