1976 BMW 630 vs. 1985 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 9 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 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 127 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, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1985 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 630 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
