1976 BMW 630 vs. 2008 BMW 335
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 32 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
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, 2008 BMW 335 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 2008 BMW 335 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 630 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
