1964 BMW 700 vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 BMW 700 would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1964 BMW 700. 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 BMW 700 | 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 700 | 355 Spider |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 110 L |
