1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1984 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1602. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602. 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1602. (130 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1602 | 1984 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 1602 | 400 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 392 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 120 L |