1976 BMW 630 vs. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 774 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 630 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2260 mm |