1957 BMW 502 vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 27 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 2,579 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1957 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 502 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
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 | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 502 | 328 GTB |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2579 cc | 1850 cc |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |