1957 BMW 502 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1957 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1957 BMW 502. 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:
| 1957 BMW 502 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 502 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2579 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
