1957 BMW 600 vs. 1983 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1983 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2710 mm |
