1976 BMW 630 vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 372 kg more than 1976 BMW 630. 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 630 | 400 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 392 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |