1975 BMW 316 vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1975 BMW 316 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1975 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1975 BMW 316. 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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 316 | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 316 | 330 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 90 L |